Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island HB 8294
AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- ABANDONED PROPERTY
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Baginski (Democratic)
- Knight (Democratic)
- McGaw (Democratic)
- Spears (Democratic)
- Carson (Democratic)
- Boylan (Democratic)
- Speakman (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Amends chapter 44 of title 34 to establish energy storage systems on certain lands consistent with a municipality's comprehensive plan.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 14, 2026, 12:15 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2026 House | PASSAGE | pass | Set your home in Rhode Island to see |
Actions
- Jun 24, 2026
06/24/2026 Effective without Governor's signature - Jun 16, 2026
06/16/2026 Transmitted to Governor - Jun 10, 2026 · Senate
06/10/2026 Senate passed Sub A in concurrence - Jun 8, 2026 · Senate
06/08/2026 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/10/2026) - Jun 8, 2026 · House
06/08/2026 House passed Sub A - Jun 5, 2026 · House
06/05/2026 Placed on House Calendar (06/08/2026) - Jun 5, 2026 · Legislature
06/05/2026 Committee recommends passage of Sub A - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Proposed Substitute - Jun 2, 2026 · Legislature
06/02/2026 Scheduled for consideration (06/05/2026) - Mar 31, 2026 · Legislature
03/31/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 27, 2026 · Legislature
03/27/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026) - Mar 13, 2026 · House
03/13/2026 Introduced, referred to House Municipal Government & Housing